Detection of obesity in first grade of students enrolled in an elemantary school and effect of 3 months weight change of nutrition education given to the parent

Childhood obesity is that one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood. Studies show that obesity prevalence is increasing day by day. There are many factors that cause obesity. However, this study was conducted to measure the obesity of the first-grade primary school students. 154 people participated in that study. Students's families were informed and included in the study. All sections of the school were searched. 65 out of 154 people were found to be overweight and obese. The primary responsible persons of these 65 people were called to the school and a training was given and height- body weight measurements were taken. Only 7 parents have joined to the education. Weight loss was observed in 1 of the 7 students. The fact that the number of volunteer family for education is quite low, the results of the education have taken another direction. After 3 months, children were measured in height and body weight again. Only one student lost weight among 7 students. If parents and teachers work together, the education will be more successful. Teachers need to inform the family and support the process of participation in the education, and the family should be able to participate in the education and use the information acquired in their daily life. The duty of the educator is to organize understandable educations in which the families will want to participate.